 NAME
|
TP | - | M# | SER | - | BLK | - | MF | SERIAL # |
AF |
BG |
BS |
SC | RCL/# | V#-P | PHOTO CREDITS |
S.O.L. |
B |
- |
24 |
J | - |
145 | - |
CO |
44-40066 |
8 |
458 |
753 |
J4 |
V |
00-8 |
N/A |
Starboard (Right) Side - S.O.L. = "Sh*t Outta Luck"
Contributor -
Georges "Gino" Künzle
Shown in France during or shortly before salvage operations.
The unusually large size of the letter
"Y" on the fin, is due to the earlier existing "V" having been modified by
adding a short vertical stroke to transform it into a "Y".
Info Contributor - Tom
Brittan
Transferred from 492/858 (9A "L") to 458/753 (J4 "V"
Then "Y").
Info Contributor - Al Blue
Originally assigned to the 492nd BG and
flown overseas by the Handwright Crew. Flew three missions
with the 492nd BG and was then transferred to the 458th BG after being fitted for AZON delivery.
Salvaged 14 Nov 44.
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